Opaque and almost black in color. Unfortunately it had a very thick and viscous texture -- to the point where the texture overpowered and negated all the other positive attributes. Perhaps it was simply a flawed bottle, but I am going to score it anyway. If not for the texture, I would have given it a 91.
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Finally something decent from vineyard 29. Still live well and kicking it. Be careful with drinking window for these guys, I wouldn't go beyond 15 years to drink. They are not meant for aging but meant to be enjoyed fairly young for the power. Powerhouse for sure.
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I really liked this velvety, rich but not fruity 2002 cab. More on the cranberry and plum side with a touch of chocolate. The mouth feel is very thick and the wine blankets your mouth like a milkshake. This seems mature as the tannins are melted into the fruit.
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10/26/2014 - rickspicks wrote: 85 Points
Opaque and almost black in color. Unfortunately it had a very thick and viscous texture -- to the point where the texture overpowered and negated all the other positive attributes. Perhaps it was simply a flawed bottle, but I am going to score it anyway. If not for the texture, I would have given it a 91.
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10/21/2014 - jinatnrt wrote: 90 Points
Finally something decent from vineyard 29. Still live well and kicking it. Be careful with drinking window for these guys, I wouldn't go beyond 15 years to drink. They are not meant for aging but meant to be enjoyed fairly young for the power. Powerhouse for sure.
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3/16/2014 - jrf wrote:
still good but drink up, on the downside
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3/6/2011 - SteveHoch wrote: 92 Points
decanted for an hour and had a beautiful dark fruit, spicy nose . great mouthfeel well balanced, lots of blackberry, casis.. nice finnnish
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2/20/2011 - iamandyc wrote: 93 Points
I really liked this velvety, rich but not fruity 2002 cab. More on the cranberry and plum side with a touch of chocolate. The mouth feel is very thick and the wine blankets your mouth like a milkshake. This seems mature as the tannins are melted into the fruit.
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